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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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